Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
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New York KnicksKnicks
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Knicks 125-123. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.